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MP Hawn Announces He Won’t Seek Re-election in 2015
EDMONTON, AB – March 10, 2014 – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, announced that he will not be seeking re-election in 2015. Mr. Hawn ran unsuccessfully in 2004; but followed that up with electoral victories in 2006, 2008 and 2011, with increasing pluralities each time. During his nine years […]
Government of Canada Celebrates Community Infrastructure Milestone in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), joined the Downtown Edmonton Community League to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated facility, which received support under the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement […]
MP Laurie Hawn Participates in Ceremony to Mark 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
Edmonton, AB – On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, today joined members of Unit 21 of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada to mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and to honour Canada’s Korean War Veterans. “Today, […]
MP Laurie Hawn Encourages Applications for Federal Funding to Protect Recreational Fisheries
By Laurie Hawn on June 21, 2013 in Feature (Article), Local Announcements, News (National), Press Release
OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Laurie Hawn PC, CD, MP on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, is encouraging local angling, fishing and conservation groups to get their applications in for the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program (RFCPP). As outlined in Economic Action Plan 2013, Fisheries and Oceans […]
Government of Canada Invests in Permanent Visitor Centre at Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Edmonton, AB – On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Sherwood Park, and the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, […]
Budget 2013: Connecting Edmontonians with Jobs
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Hon. Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance unveiled the next phase of Economic Action Plan 2013, a plan for jobs, growth and long term prosperity to the House of Commons. Budget 2013 commits to returning to a budgetary surplus by 2015 without raising taxes on Canadians. Skills training and job creation are […]
Canadian Government Invests in Research Excellence at Canadian Universities
Edmonton, AB – Some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds working in diverse scientific disciplines will receive significant support from the Harper Government, through the Canada Research Chairs program, to pursue world-class research at postsecondary institutions across Canada. The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Centre, today announced $5.8 million to support eight […]
Government Invests in Improvements to Edmonton’s Community Infrastructure
Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Organizations like the Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association […]
Supporting Aboriginal Skills Development in Alberta
Edmonton, AB – In Alberta, 350 Aboriginal people will be trained for high-demand jobs in the energy sector, thanks to investments from the Governments of Canada and Alberta, and other partners. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of […]